DENNY'S
1306 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-772-9997
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 to 7 small flying insects in soda shelves area and dishwashing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the shedded beef into walk-in freezer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Health Reporting Form but not completely filled out by all employees.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature running between 43F and 45F.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container on cook line beside cook line. The cook discarded cracked eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in coffee station used as a dump sink. Educated operators to only use handwashing sinks for handwashing only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser in kitchen not working.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface in stand up reach-in freezer on cook line.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The cook discarded the cracked eggs.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed GM Time As Public Health Form HR 5022-090.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Mar 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed mold like substance inside microwave on cook line.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager had turkey and ham moved into walk-in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The manager stated the hood filters were removed for cleaning.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed mold like substance inside microwave on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (51F - Cold Holding); egg wash (54F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager discarded the ham and egg wash.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink beside storage rack. The operator replaced paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler beside cook line ambient temperature 49F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water draining on floor from ceiling tile in kitchen. The manager stated a work order has been placed for water leakage.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink beside storage rack in kitchen turned off. The GM turned hot water on at handwashing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sever reach-in cooler gasket torn on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The GM had microwave on cook line cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The GM placed a cover over the coffee filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep frier.
Jan 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching shirt and pants while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching clothes or skin while engaging in food preparation.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 to 7 small flying insects in soda shelves area and dishwashing area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed heavy soiled cooking equipments on cook line between egg station and cooking unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Drain cover(s) missing on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg container in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded cracked eggs.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from deep frier.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee machine. The manager moved coffee filters in container.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.